AV Installation Technician
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking applications for an AV Installation Technician for the School of Professional Studies. This is a full-time, permanent staff position.
Salary: $47,771 - $54,000
Primary Purpose of Position: The AV Integration technician is essential for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our campus learning spaces and supporting UNC Charlotte faculty and student success. The primary purpose of the Audio-Visual Integration technician is to install and maintain all University-supplied equipment in classrooms, conference rooms/meeting spaces, as well as to install digital signage. The technician will also participate in all work, including; pulling wire, installing various connectors, mounting projectors and displays, installing and wiring rack-mounted equipment, installing speakers, and in-wall devices, commissioning of systems, and reporting issues to the design team. This position will also be responsible for inventory data entry and staging projects, which include receiving, tagging, and storage of AV equipment.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school and one year in the field of technology related to the position’s role. Computer coursework may be substituted year-for-year for the required experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The journey level requires an additional six months of experience.
Essential Job Duties: Daily tasks shall include:
- Participate in the implementation of AV systems within all University learning spaces, working alongside others following guidance from the AV Integration Manager
- Verify the proper implementation and technical functionality of wiring infrastructures and all audiovisual systems.
- Ensure that all materials are accurate and delivered to the job site safely. This includes AV furniture such as large lecterns, credenzas, and AV racks.
- Oversee timely, quality completion of all assigned projects.
- Develop relationships with faculty, staff, vendors, etc. to help ensure all integrations meet the scheduled installation timeframe,
- Train clients (staff, vendors, etc.) on the use of installed AV systems.
- Perform post-installation service as needed.
- Manage and maintain software-based reporting of project status and implementation.
- Report technical, personnel, and organizational problems to the AV Integration Manager.
- Effectively apply knowledge of DSP as it applies to audio, surround processing, and digital video systems.
- Terminate standard audio and EIA/TIA standard telecommunications wiring quickly and consistently.
- Oversee implementation and adherence to commercial wiring standards, codes, and practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues independently.
- Provide directions to the team in a constructive, motivational manner.
Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from high school and three years of experience in the administration of a computer system; or a two-year technical school degree in computer technology and one year of experience in the administration of a computer system; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Salary and benefits are competitive; interested individuals should apply online at https://jobs.charlotte.edu. Search for SHRA job #007740. Applicants are subject to background checks.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.